2026 NFL Mock Draft

The Raiders are desperate for a quarterback, so they’ll do whatever it takes to obtain one. This includes sitting their best player after he expressed a desire to beat his opponent. The nerve!

Geno Smith has been terrible this year, which may have surprised Mina Kimes, one of the many disastrous hires made by ESPN, because she said Geno Smith was a top-10 NFL quarterback when he was traded to Las Vegas. Smith was one of the worst starting quarterbacks in the NFL, so the Raiders will be drafting a new franchise signal-caller.

Fernando Mendoza has great size, arm strength, and accuracy. He was seen as raw entering the 2025 season, but he had a tremendous year.

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The Giants need to give Jaxson Dart as much protection as possible, but the best non-quarterbacks in this draft are front-seven players. Do the Giants draft yet another player for their front seven? The answer is probably, unless they trade down.

Arvell Reese is a special player because of his incredible instincts and athleticism.

Pick change; previously Kayden Proctor, OT

The Jets obviously need a quarterback. Justin Fields had a great Week 1, but completed only three passes against the Bills. Fields has gotten worse ever since, save for the Cincinnati win. The Jets need to start over, and they can do that with this prospect.

Dante Moore releases the ball quickly and processes everything very well. He makes great plays with his arms and legs, and thanks to his performance at Penn State, he could be the favorite to be the second quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Titans have one of the worst defenses in the NFL. They need to find the best defensive player possible. Harold Landry was missed this year, so he’ll need to be replaced.

David Bailey is a fast edge rusher with great potential.

Pick change; previously Arvell Reese, DE/OLB

The Cardinals have no running game. James Conner is a million years old, while Trey Benson is unproven.

Jeremiyah Love is a powerful, downhill runner with plus receiving ability.

The Browns are out of range for a top-two quarterback, so they could take the third signal-caller on the board. However, ownership seems to like Shedeur Sanders, so they may want to give him one more year. If so, it wouldn’t hurt to protect him better.

Kayden Proctor is a colossal, 360-pound blocker. He has great potential, but has some character concerns.

Pick change; previously David Bailey, DE/OLB

The Redskins have a poor defense, so they’ll need to find the best defender available at this pick to give Jayden Daniels more possessions. The Redskins have the slowest group of linebackers in the NFL, and they have nothing as far as an edge rush is concerned.

Keldric Faulk has been a monster for Auburn. He has a great mix of power and speed on the edge.

Chris Olave has been amazing this year, but the Saints don’t have much else at receiver after trading away Rashid Shaheed.

Jordyn Tyson is a speedy, explosive receiver with quality size.

Pick change; previously Mansoor Delane, CB

The Chiefs are worse against the pass than the run, so they could use some help at cornerback.

Mansoor Delane is very instinctive with nice size.

Pick change; previously Brandon Cisse, CB

The Bengals have severe issues throughout their defense, so taking the best player on that side of the ball makes sense.

Caleb Downs projects as one of the top play-making safeties in the NFL in several years.

The Dolphins have looked like the worst team in the NFL at times this year, and part of that is Tua Tagovailoa’s incompetence. I don’t know if it’s because of all the concussions he’s suffered over the years, but Tagovailoa didn’t look like a viable player in the NFL. Perhaps he’ll turn things around, but he was so bad that he was benched versus Cleveland and then once again later in the year. Miami will likely have to draft a new franchise quarterback.

Ty Simpson has won some big games and has thrived with his superb ball placement. He’s an intelligent quarterback who throws with great timing and anticipation.

Davante Adams is 33, while Cooper Kupp is gone. The Rams need a receiver for the future.

Denzel Boston is a huge receiver with big-play potential.

Pick change; previously Jordyn Tyson, WR

The Buccaneers really need to improve their pass rush if they don’t want to be shredded by Michael Penix Jr.

Zion Young has good size and length. There’s plenty of upside.

Pick change; previously Will Heidt, DE

The Cowboys gave up 450 passing yards to Russell Wilson and then allowed Caleb Williams to have the best performance of his career. Dallas’ miserable defense needs help at every level.

Will Heidt has good size and upside.

Pick change; previously Zion Young, DE

The Lions could stand to add a better bookend across from Aidan Hutchinson.

Damon Wilson has great speed off the edge.

The Ravens don’t have anything at receiver outside of Zay Flowers.

Carnell Tate didn’t do much as a freshman, but the tall receiver had a breakout sophomore campaign.

Pick change; previously Denzel Boston, WR